I have been posting lately about how I've been wanting a smaller gun for pocket carry other than my main carry gun, a g27. I had narrowed my choices down to revolvers because of a revolvers reliability and its ability to fire thru a pocket and / or holster if need be. ( worried about the semi's lack of ability to cycle in a pocket). Soooo, I had been looking at the lcr and s&w bodyguard When it hit me. What about a small revolver that is ALSO chambered in
40s&w? BUT... What choices are out there? Taurus, charter arms I am aware of , but any others? It kinda makes sense for my two carry guns to be the same caliber, but I worry about good solid choices. Any help/ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Good concept but I see no practical solution. I like the Smith M-38 or a chopped Charter .44 bulldog for pocket carry. I've heard of Charter's new auto cart. revolvers but have no experience with then nor a lot of confidence in the newer breed of Charters.

yeah, i like the idea but i'm like you, chesster, no experience with/ confidence w either taurus or charter arms. but to be fair, they could both produce fine products, just have never shot either one's guns. i've always been a smith and wesson/ruger revolver man. i do own a chiappa rhino, which i love, and would consider one of their .40 snubs, but they are hard to come by and more expensive than i can currently afford.

I have a Taurus 905(9mm revolver). It was the first Taurus I ever bought. I have S&W and Ruger revolvers, and never have had any problems with them. I really wanted a 9mm revolver, and there was really nothing else but the Taurus available. So, I held my breath, and took a chance. I am very glad I did. My Taurus has been perfect. Function is wonderful, accuracy is excellent. If you want a .40 revolver, try the Taurus. Make sure you look it over really good, before you sign the paperwork, and if everything looks good, you should be fine.

thanks web. maybe i should get over my " s&w/ruger are the only wheelies worthy" attitude and give some other brands a try. I have to admit, my wife has a rossi that has been my glove compartment gun for years. it's been a good little gun. maybe it would do me good to try new things.

Unless the wall of the cylinder is very thin, a 5 shot .40S&W cylinder will be thicker than a 5 shot .38spl. Just something to consider since you want to pocket carry. I'd personally handle one in a store before making a decision than buying it online.

ETA: As far as Taurus revolvers go, I've yet to handle one NIB that dosn't have timing issues with lead shavings on the cone from the factory test fire and/or each notch has a graduated amount of play when in full lock-up. What I mean is the first notch might be okay and by the 5th or 6th notch (depending on capacity) it's as loose as a S&W or Ruger revolver that's had 10,000 rounds through it.

I just got a taurus TCP 380 and love it. only fired a few rounds through it last night as it was late when i got home from picking it up but hit surprisingly well with it from about 20 feet at a 2 liter bottle.

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Current production Charters are fine revolvers. I've been shooting & carrying a Pug for the last few years (bought it soon after the current owners took over and revamped production) and handle the newest ones almost daily. Take a good close look...I think you will be impressed.

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Above is based on the opinion of a 20 year Small Arms Marksmanship and Training Unit USAF instructor with more than 30 years in competitive shooting sports. Your mileage may vary.

The reason that there are very few revolvers with 9mm, .40, etc., is that you must use moon clips (I believe someone has some kind of one-off ejector star that allows the use of rimless cartridges in a revolver cylinder).

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you'll find that a glock 27 and a J-frame carry about the same in the pocket

You may find that...but I didn't, and I don't know anyone else who has. I read very, very few posts from people who pocket carry any type of Glock, while I have read many posters who say that the Glock (any Glock) is not a pocket pistol.

On the other hand, only about a bazillion people throw an S&W J-frame in their pockets every day (including at least three that I know personally) and that number is growing daily.

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